Dana Evan Kaplan

Roy H. gave me a wonderful tour of Mobile recently. The highlight was Africatown, where slaves smuggled into the US settled down and...

I spoke at an Interfaith Rally against Racism this past Sunday August 13, 2017 at 6:30 in the evening at the Mardi Gras Park in Mobile....

I recently sat down with Neil Sass, the president of the Mobile Area Jewish Federation and a member of the Synagogue, for an interview....

Recent events in Israel and specifically at the Western Wall and the Temple Mount have focused the world's attention once again on the...

Robin and Manny hosted the evening in their home on he Eastern Shore. Gail spoke about her own spiritual journey to meditation and how it...

On Friday night, Stanley Greenfield spoke and showed slides on their volunteer program on an Israeli Army Base. It was fascinating to see...

Susie B. has worked at the Springhill Avenue Temple for six years. Although her official title is “Temple Secretary,” she fulfills many...

These photos were taken from downtown July 4th.

The following is the confirmation speech of Leah B.: “Two roads diverged in a yellow wood / And sorry I could not travel both / And be...

The following is the confirmation speech of Will K.: Throughout my life I've had to deal with adversity. While some of the challenges...

The following is the confirmation speech of Jacob H.: You may know how much I love baseball. Basketball too. Even my brother and my new...

I think I speak on behalf of the ENTIRE confirmation class when I say that this religious school has definitely had an impact on how I...

We had two wonderful programs with Gail Greenfield of Jacksonville, FL, formerly of Albany, GA, as well as one with her husband, Stanley,...

Ofir served in the Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) for two years, from 2008 to 2010 as a squad commander in the intelligence forces. Her...

By Rabbi Dana Evan Kaplan, Springhill Avenue Temple, Mobile One of the most important principals of Reform Judaism is the struggle for...

This coming Friday night, May 5th, we will be having our quarterly Union Prayer Book Service. Each service has focused on a different set...

Jews and some Christians throughout Jamaica are celebrating Passover, which began on the evening of April 10 and continues for seven...

By Rabbi Dana Evan Kaplan, Springhill Avenue Temple, Mobile Jews throughout Alabama began celebrating Passover on the evening of April...

Mel, as you celebrate your birthday, May the road rise to meet you, May the wind be always at your back. May the sun shine warm on...